Ms. Judy C. Day

by Judy
(Hanover, Virginia)

I really would like an answer to this issue which keeps coming up - If I have a guests or as most recently happened at Thanksgiving guests who crashed at our home thought it okay to bring their dogs in to stay as well. Of course they cleaned up after them but when I sit on the carpet I know they used it. I have never allowed pets because of fleas, being licked, etc. or smoking inside my home.

Also, at a summer party some other family members brought large dogs and they chased our cat up a tree and I guess I was lucky they did not decide to bring these large dogs in the house. Is it now just assumed that if you invite someone you are also inviting their pets? Please let me know your opinion. I know I am getting older and want to keep up with what is acceptable these days.